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ICI•pg_14-22__BMT_pg3-58 1/22/13 2:21 AM Page 18 R e l i g i o u s R ev i e w NEWS NOTES The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will again take place during Super Bowl Weekend 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The largest multicultural event to take place that weekend, the event will mark its fourteenth year of bringing gospel to the biggest game on earth. The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration holds the distinction of being the first and only gospel event sanctioned by the NFL for Super Bowl Weekend. The concert series features Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling gospel and contemporary Christian and mainstream artists, marquee NFL players and the NFL Players Choir. Since its inception, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration has grown, with recent sell-outs of venues in Super Bowl host cities including San Diego, Tampa, Detroit, Jacksonville and Houston.  The event also serves as a fundraiser with a portion of the proceeds benefiting national and local charities. Close to $400,000 and 5,000 tickets have been donated over the last 11 years. Results Marketing & Media Inc. produces The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. Founded by Melanie Few-Harrison, the Atlanta-based company specializes in faith-based marketing,  The Gospel Heritage Praise and Worship Conference 2013 will be held February 14-16, 2013 at the Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The host hotel is the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport. The conference sessions will focus on the life of Joseph and the key experiences that shaped the unique role he performed within the Kingdom. The key themes will be humility, obedience, accountability and loyalty. There will be a dynamic morning lecture with keynote speaker Dr. Pat McKinstry and the closing night keynote speaker is Bishop Hezekiah Walker. Additionally, leadership sessions will allow participants to receive constructive feedback to help shape their presentations and be more effective speakers. There will also be musical and liturgical dance performances. Gospel Heritage  connects the "heritage" of Gospel ministry and music to today's community. This conference is acknowledged as the number one educational setting of its type. The conference is attended by pastors, church music and worship arts department personnel (leaders and participants), and Gospel Music fans. The conference presents daytime presentations, classes, seminars, showcases and workshops; and nightly services and special presentations. Contact Dr. Teresa Hairston at (770) 866-2427 for more information The Walking In Victory 2013 Seven–Day Cruise on Holland America Cruise lines, will be departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday, February 2nd and returning on Saturday, February 9th. The cruise will be visiting some exciting ports of call including Turks & Caicos Islands, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Throughout the cruise, there will be Corporate Worship Services, performances from gospel artists, relevant classes and lecture-series. The cruise is hosted by Neil Ellis Ministries. Contact (888) 700-3473 for information. 18 BM&T ••• November/December 2012 ••• BY PATRICE A. KELLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 4-12, 2012, "COGIC 2013 Holy Convocation," Church of God In Christ (COGIC), The Americas Center, St. Louis, Missouri. Contact Evangelist Lisa Morgan at (901) 9479310 for information. NOVEMBER 7-9, 2012, "Family Life international Fellowship 2012 Annual Convocation," Bishop Sterling Lands II and Family life International Fellowship, greater Cavalry Baptist Church, Austin Texas. Contact Mable L. Lands at (512) 454-6170 for information. NOVEMBER 7–9, 2012, "ISNA Central Zone Conference Connecting Faith and Service: The Journey of Building a Vibrant Community," Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, West Chester, Ohio. Contact Basharat Saleem, at (317) 839-1825 for information. NOVEMBER 7-9, 2012, "Disaster Management Conference," National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. (NBCUSA, Inc.), Baptist World Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Contact Deborah D. Moore at (409) 982.6464 Ext. 20 for information. NOVEMBER 8-10, 2012, "Music and Christian Arts Ministry (MCAM) Fall Executive Board Meeting," AME Church, St. Philip AME Church - Comfort Inn and Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Rev. Anthony B. Vinson, Sr. at (773) 829-7665 for information. NOVEMBER 9, 2012, "Monumental Baptist Church Banquet 25th Anniversary of Pastor & People," NBCUSA, Inc., The Crystal Tea Room, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Contact Nicole Ford at (215) 747-1414 for information. N OVEMBER 9-12, 2012, "AMEC Council of Bishops and General Board Meeting," Peabody Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. Contact  Anita Rankin, at (407) 396-9453 for information.  NOVEMBER 9-18, 2012, "Kopan West: Buddhism 101 with Geshe Gelek," Foundation for the preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), Vajparani Institute Retreat Center, Boulder Creek, California. Contact (800) 531-4001 for information. N OVEMBER 9-11, 2012, "26th Fall Music Workshop," NBCUSA, Inc. Mount Olive Baptist State Convention, Corinth www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com

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